Hogmanay in Scotland

Self catering cottages in Scotland offer a great alternative to staying in a hotel especially when you've got kids. New Year Cottage Availability

Hogmanay in Scotland has to be one of the best ways to welcome in the New Year. Whether you decide to stay in Edinburgh and enjoy one of the largest street parties in Europe or enjoy one of the many New Year Ceilidhs in the Highlands of Scotland.

Not only do the big cities put on a New Year celebration but also a lot of the smaller towns and villages in the highlands.  Places like Pitlochry often have great Hogmanay parties that sometimes last for 2 days.

A lot of the Scottish Highland hotels and castles have Hogmanay packages which include food, drink and entertainment and the best part is you don’t have clear up afterwards.

Celebrating New Years in Scotland

Try and book your accommodation as early as possible for Hogmanay as all the great places tend to get booked early. Another option for a New Year celebration is hiring out a large self catering cottage or castle. You'll pay a bit more but when you divide it between your friends and family, it doesn't cost much.

• Hogmanay in Edinburgh
• Hogmanay in Glasgow
• Hogmanay in the Highlands
• Hogmanay in Dundee
• Hogmanay in Perth
• Hogmanay in Aberdeen